Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Amazon Alexa privacy concerns (and what can you do about them) Amazon's virtual assistant allows you to control your smart home with voice commands, but is Alexa safe to use? Learn about Alexa privacy ...

If you’re someone who loves the convenience of smart home technology, then you’ve probably heard of both Alexa and z-wave devices. Alexa, the popular voice-controlled virtual assistant by Amazon, has ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Smart speakers can be a useful companion in your home. The voice-controlled devices can answer random questions, set multiple timers as you cook and play your favorite podcasts. Some even have ...

Amazon's Alexa is a powerful virtual assistant that can fulfill a slew of roles in your daily life. Through a mobile app and the Amazon Echo series of devices, you can play music, hear the latest news ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...